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Rio de Janeiro weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
79°F 26°C
69°F 20°C
Dec
83°F 28°C
72°F 22°C
Jan
85°F 29°C
74°F 23°C
Feb
85°F 29°C
74°F 23°C
Mar
84°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
Apr
82°F 27°C
72°F 22°C

Extended Forecast
Tuesday
17 Nov
Hi:
78°F 25°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Wednesday
18 Nov
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Thursday
19 Nov
Hi:
91°F 32°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C
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Things to Do: Scenery and natural wonders

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Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 110 attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Board the cable car that ascends this 390-foot granite mountain, which offers superb views of the city.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Lookout; Monument; Mountain; Reservation; Geological formation
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Tijuca National Park
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 110 attractions in Rio de Janeiro

You’ll find historical spots, spectacular views, a beautiful waterfall, a small chapel and unusual trees in this dense, tropical national park, probably best explored by jeep tour.

Attraction type: Beach; National park; Hiking trail; Natural history museum
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Leblon Beach
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 110 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Attraction type: Beach; Lookout
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Avenida Atlantica
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #56 of 110 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area
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Morro da Urca
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #76 of 110 attractions in Rio de Janeiro

This is the first hill up on the way to Rio's famous Sugar Loaf. It offers its own marvelous view from the top (215 meters) but its base is also a good place for hiking.

Attraction type: Lookout; Hiking trail; Landmark/point of interest
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Pedra da Gavea
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #79 of 110 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Attraction type: Mountain
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Ponta da Areia
Attraction type: Bay; Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Marina; Scenic/historic walking area
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